Different Ways To Control And Prevent Acne

Acne is a disease which is generally found among adolescents but sometimes it occurs among adults also. Acne has various symptoms like pimples,whiteheads and blackheads. It is generally caused due to the clogging of the pores of your skin. There are various reasons behind acne — hormonal changes,stress,exposure to sun and even heredity.

The following are some basic steps which should be followed to prevent acne :

(1) Watch your make-up.

Make-up is a major factor which causes acne among adult women. Cosmetics which are oil based may cause acne breakouts. So those cosmetics should be avoided as far as possible. It is better to use a non oil based product. Other than oils,there are certain other ingredients which are present in many cosmetic products,which may cause acne. For example,products like Lanolin, isopropyl myristate and different types of dyes which are present in different cosmetic products may lead to acne breakouts. So whatever make-up you use,try to use as little as possible.

(2) Wash your face thoroughly.

You should wash your face thoroughly at least twice a day. Use a mild soap .The soap should be washed away with fresh water. Make sure that you wash away all make-up off your face,before going to bed.

(3) Never squeeze your pimples.

It is better not to squeeze or pinch your pimples. This may lead to infection as the bacteria may spread to other parts of the face.

(4) Try to get rid of blackheads. - We have an entire article here about eliminating blackheads.

(5) Reduce your exposure to the sun.

When you are using acne medications,it is better to reduce your exposure to the sun as it may cause adverse reactions.

(6) Never mix treatments.

When you are undergoing treatment for acne,you must be patient and give it sufficient time to work. Never mix treatments — it may cause adverse reactions.

If you follow these basic steps,it will help you to prevent acne to a great extent.